Shenzhen University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #701 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #118 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #45 of 960 | In China |
| #1 of 4 | In Shenzhen |
| #139 of 4,220 | For Nanotechnology |
| Top50% | For 179 other topics |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 34,156
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- szu.edu.cn
- Languages
- Chinese;English
- Acceptance rate
- 31%*
* Shenzhen University is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Graduation from senior middle school and entrance examination Foreign students: for further information see CUCAS |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | September to July (September - February; March-July) |
| Enrollment | 34,156 |
| Full time employee | 2,315 |
| Student:staff ratio | 15:1 |
Research profile
Shenzhen University is a world-class research university with 73,193 scientific papers published and 1,538,940 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Environmental Science, Organic Chemistry, and Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.
Shenzhen University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 8 | 6 |
| 1994 | 4 | 5 |
| 1995 | 6 | 8 |
| 1996 | 8 | 11 |
| 1997 | 7 | 10 |
| 1998 | 11 | 10 |
| 1999 | 49 | 13 |
| 2000 | 67 | 38 |
| 2001 | 92 | 28 |
| 2002 | 122 | 52 |
| 2003 | 174 | 83 |
| 2004 | 243 | 191 |
| 2005 | 473 | 363 |
| 2006 | 592 | 633 |
| 2007 | 700 | 889 |
| 2008 | 755 | 1271 |
| 2009 | 906 | 1866 |
| 2010 | 991 | 2743 |
| 2011 | 1054 | 3632 |
| 2012 | 1020 | 5150 |
| 2013 | 1154 | 6536 |
| 2014 | 1387 | 8673 |
| 2015 | 1776 | 12740 |
| 2016 | 2411 | 20344 |
| 2017 | 3097 | 29723 |
| 2018 | 4024 | 48031 |
| 2019 | 5568 | 77235 |
| 2020 | 6628 | 120754 |
| 2021 | 7436 | 168522 |
| 2022 | 8565 | 219050 |
| 2023 | 9310 | 262234 |
| 2024 | 8634 | 304660 |
| 2025 | 7082 | 299354 |
Tuition
| International studetns | 26,000-40,000 per annum (CNY) |
|---|
Shenzhen University has on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Shenzhen University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bachelor - Xueshi Xuewei | Architecture and Planning, Arts and Humanities, Design, Economics, Engineering, Fine Arts, Law, Management, Mathematics and Computer Science, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences |
|---|---|
| Master - Shuoshi Xuewei | Accountancy, Administrative Law, Adult Education, Advertising and Publicity, Aesthetics, Analytical Chemistry, Applied Linguistics, Applied Mathematics, Architecture, Art Criticism, Art Management, Automotive Engineering, Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Biophysics, Botany, Bridge Engineering, Business Administration, Cell Biology, Chinese, Civil Engineering, Communication Arts, Comparative Literature, Comparative Politics, Computer Science, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, Curriculum, Dance, Demography and Population, Design, Developmental Psychology, Ecology, Economics, Education, Electronic Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Engineering Drawing and Design, Engineering Management, English, Ethics, Fine Arts, Foreign Languages Education, Foreigners Education, Genetics, Geography, Higher Education, Inorganic Chemistry, Insurance, International Business, International Law, International Relations and Diplomacy, Japanese, Journalism, Labour Law, Law, Linguistics, Literature, Logic, Marine Biology, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Mechanical Engineering, Medicine, Microbiology, Microwaves, Molecular Biology, Musicology, Nuclear Physics, Optical Technology, Optics, Organic Chemistry, Pharmacy, Philosophy, Physical Chemistry, Physical Education, Physics, Physiology, Political Sciences, Preschool Education, Psychology, Public Administration, Radiophysics, Regional Studies, Religious Studies, Rural Planning, Social Work, Statistics, Technology, Technology Education, Telecommunications Engineering, Tourism, Town Planning, Vocational Education, Zoology |
| PhD - Boshi | Architecture, Biomedical Engineering, Chinese, Civil Engineering, Communication Arts, Computer Science, Demography and Population, Economics, Journalism, Literature, Optical Technology, Psychology, Telecommunications Engineering |
Notable alumni
-
Ma Huateng
- Occupations
- businesspersonentrepreneurpolitician
- Biography
-
Ma Huateng, also known as Pony Ma, is a Chinese businessman. He is the co-founder, chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) of Tencent, a Shenzhen-based conglomerate in technology, gaming, entertainment, and financial services. In 2007, 2014, and 2018, Time magazine named him one of the world's most influential people, while in 2015, Forbes credited him as one of the world's most powerful people. In 2017, Fortune ranked him as among the top businessmen of the year. Ma was a deputy to the Shenzhen Municipal People's Congress and a delegate in the 12th National People's Congress. As of November 2025, Ma has a net worth of US$63 billion according to Forbes.
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Yang Junxuan
- Occupations
- swimmer
- Biography
-
Yang Junxuan is a Chinese swimmer specializing in freestyle events. At the 2020 Summer Olympics, she won gold in the 4x200 metre freestyle relay.
Shenzhen University faculties and divisions
| College : Arts | Advertising and Publicity, Chinese, Communication Studies, Japanese, Modern Languages, Tourism |
|---|---|
| College : Normal | Teacher Training |
| College : Physics Science and Technology | Physics |
| College : Software | Software Engineering |
| Department/Division : Social Sciences | Social Sciences |
| School : Architecture and Town Planning | Architectural and Environmental Design, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Town Planning |
| School : Art and Design | Design |
| School : Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | Chemical Engineering, Chemistry |
| School : Civil Engineering | Civil Engineering |
| School : Economics | Accountancy, Business and Commerce, Economics, Finance, International Business |
| School : Electronic Science and Technology | Electronic Engineering, Optical Technology |
| School : Foreign Languages | Modern Languages |
| School : Golf Management | Sports, Sports Management |
| School : Information Engineering | Computer Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Information Technology |
| School : Law | Law, Sociology |
| School : Life Sciences | Biological and Life Sciences |
| School : Management | Management, Public Administration |
| School : Mass Communication | Mass Communication |
| School : Material Science | Materials Engineering |
| School : Mathematics and Computer Science | Mathematics and Computer Science |
| School : Mechatronics and Control Engineering | Electronic Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Mechanical Engineering |
| School : Medicine | Medicine |
| School : Optoelectronics Engineering | Electronic Engineering, Optical Technology |
General information
| Alternative names | SZU 深圳大学 |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1983 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Education |
| Motto | Independent, Self-discipline, Self-improvement |
Location and contacts
| Address | Houhai Campus 3688 Nanhai Avenue, Nanshan District Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518060 China |
|---|---|
| City population | 17,494,000 |